Tempranillo Reserve 2019

93 points & Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast, "This is a serious Tempranillo, with aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, ripe boysenberries and a touch of orange peel. A wicked combination of icy acidity and muscular tannins enforce flavors of black cherries, toffee and a cup of strongly brewed English breakfast tea. Bring on the jamon. Enjoy 2024–2036." - - - 92 points, Vinous.com, "The 2019 Tempranillo Reserve is wonderfully spicy and intense, bursting with mentholated cherries and raspberries, complicated by autumnal spices and hints of sour citrus. This is racy and sleek with brilliant acidity and tart red and black fruits swirling over core brisk acidity. It tapers off a bit shorter than expected yet leaves a huge impact, with grippy tannins tugging at the cheeks as hints of licorice fade." - - - 92 points, Paul Gregutt, "Although this has had some years of bottle age it remains tight as a tick, tannic and almost impenetrable. The classic color often referred to as bulls blood, this is dense, dark and chalky. The packed layers of currant and black cherry fruit are veined with tapenade, sandalwood and savory herbs. Soft leather highlights come through in the finish. Just 12% was aged in new oak. This must be aggressively aerated/decanted."